Gerard Piqué’s House Vandalized
The action, shared on social media by the organization itself, aims to denounce what they describe as a growing issue: the impact of tourism-focused real estate on housing accessibility.
Gerard Piqué’s house in Cerdanya became the focus of a controversial act of vandalism on Monday. Members of Arran, a youth organization linked to the CUP political party, entered the former footballer’s property and spray-painted the phrase "Fuera pijos" ("Get out, snobs") on its facade.
In a video posted on the social platform X, Arran claims that Cerdanya, a mountainous area in the Catalan Pyrenees, is experiencing a housing crisis. “64% of homes here are second or third residences and are only used an average of 14 days a year,” says a voiceover. According to the organization, many of these luxury properties are a barrier for those who wish to live and work in the region but cannot afford the high rental costs.
The message intensifies as it points directly to those they see as responsible: “The snobs from Barcelona who come to enjoy the ski slopes and golf courses have no place in our territory.” In this case, Piqué, the owner of a second residence in the area, became the symbolic target of the protest.
While many have condemned the act as an extreme expression of discontent, Arran maintains it is part of a broader campaign against what they call "speculators and landlords." On social media, the organization stated they intend to continue similar actions to highlight the issue.
As of now, Piqué has not commented on the incident.